Posted 14/05/2025
Interim Fund Controller
Job details
Salary
£550 - £600 / Day per day inside IR35 or FTC at £95-£110k
Location
London
Job type
Interim
Sector
PE/VC
Posted by
Simon Dudley
Title
Principal Consultant, Interims & Contracts
EmailSIMON.DUDLEY@TRACERECRUIT.COM
Telephone020 7042 8428
Job description
A multi award winning PE firm with global reach are seeking a vibrant and charismatic Fund Controller to cover parental leave for 6 months within their London team.
This hybrid role is offered Inside IR35 and will start ASAP for 6 months. £500 - £600 per day depending on experience. 4 weeks notice max. Please note, this role could also be considered on a Fixed Term basis at £90 - £110k.
With $55 billion of Funds under Management, this growing firm are specialists within their field and put culture & fit at the heart of all their recruitment.
The ideal candidate will be an Audit trained Qualified CA NZ / CPA / ACA / CA with 3 years Fund Accounting experience, PE even better. ACCA’s with the same level of experience are also welcomed.

• Managing a team of two qualified Fund Accountants and one Fund Administrator.
• Review of quarterly management accounts prepared by Fund Accountants for an allocation of funds and associated reporting of financial information to clients;
• Review of annual statutory fund accounts for an allocation of funds under UK and US GAAP and liaising with external auditors to ensure timely sign-off;
• Calculating fund calls and distributions and managing third party administrator to ensure these are distributed to investors on a timely basis;
• Working closely with the internal Treasury (supporting pro-active cash flow and external debt facility management) and Tax functions (supporting UK/US compliance reporting and deal/fund structuring issues);
• Supporting deal teams on investment transactions followed by timely and accurate accounting and administration in investment administration system (Investran);
• Review of fund performance data reporting as required by investors and client services teams;
• Performing quarterly, unquoted investment valuations under the IPEV guidelines;
• Ownership of all operational aspects of a vintage of funds (c. 3 active funds)
• Assist with continued systems implementations and upgrades; and
  We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.
  At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles. Our job is simply to find the best candidate on the market, regardless of their age, race, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other factor irrelevant to their qualifications and competencies.
  If you have any further questions regarding accessibility throughout the process, then please get in touch DEIB@tracerecruit.com or call a member of our DEIB Champions team.